How did an Irishman become the confessor to the King of France? What happened to him after the King’s death and the Terror reigned...
On 21 January 1793, Louis XVI was executed by the French Republic. How did the King live his final hours? What preparations were made to...
To celebrate Grey History’s 50th episode, we’re finally doing a Question & Answers episode! If you have any questions or...
Throughout the trial of Louis XVI, the Spanish authorities made active attempts to influence the outcome. Why were the Spanish so keen to...
With problems besetting the young republic, the Convention had to end the contentious trial of Louis XVI. How would the trial proceed? Who...
This unscripted analysis examines how the possibility of war in the Atlantic may have encouraged some Girondins to seek clemency for the...
As the deputies proceed with the King’s trial, a radical proposal upends the proceedings. Leading Girondins propose “the appeal...
Examine the discovery of Mirabeau’s secret dealings with the King, and reexamine his controversial actions for the crown.
With the republic declared and foreign armies pushed back beyond the frontiers, the National Convention had no choice but to turn its...
My unscripted thoughts (consider yourself officially warned) on the Girondin assault against leading Montagnard leaders. Topics covered...
“I accuse you of having quite obviously set your sights on a position of supreme power.” As the Convention sits in September 1792...
Catherine the Great is one of the most intriguing and consequential monarchs of the 18th century. Mark Schauss from the Russian Rulers...
